Exercise Physiology Minor
This program is available at the following locations:
- Corvallis
- OSU-Cascades
With an emphasis on movement and the functioning of human body due to long- or short-term exercise, the Exercise Physiology minor is an excellent addition for students interested in incorporating fitness/wellness into their major, or for those who love to exercise and be active and just want to understand more about how the body responds.
Minor Code: 752
Kinesiology majors may not add the Exercise Physiology minor. Only non-KIN majors are eligible for this minor. Students must have:
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Have a minimum OSU GPA of 2.0
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All courses must be taken for a letter (A-F) grade
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No more than two attempts at any course or prerequisite
As of Fall 2017, non-PHHS students will be required to have a minimum C- grade in any course or prerequisite.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 321 | BIOMECHANICS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT | 4 |
| KIN 324 | EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY | 4 |
| KIN 325 | FITNESS ASSESSMENT AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION | 3 |
| KIN 406 | PROJECTS | 3 |
| or KIN 409 | PRACTICUM | |
| KIN 434 | APPLIED MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
| KIN 437 | PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AGING, AND CHRONIC DISEASE | 4 |
| KIN 474 | EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY LAB METHODS | 3 |
| Select one of the following groups: | 15 | |
| Group A | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY and INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY and INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY and INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY and INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY | ||
| Group B | ||
| ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY and ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY and ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY | ||
| ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY and ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY and ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY | ||
| Total Credits | 39 | |
Minor Code: 752